The suspect was allegedly involved in an online scheme selling more than five million counterfeit US postage labels, causing estimated losses of over $126 million to the US Postal Service.

ISLAMABAD, October 21, 2026: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested Faheem Akram in Lahore over his alleged involvement in a Rs35 billion online fraud involving counterfeit American postage stamps.

According to an NCCIA official, the suspect allegedly operated a website selling counterfeit US postage stamps, resulting in estimated losses exceeding $126 million to the United States Postal Service (USPS).

The official said US authorities had been seeking the suspect in connection with the alleged fraud, which involved the online sale of more than five million counterfeit postage labels.

NCCIA Director General Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi reviewed the operation during a Zoom meeting with senior officers, including Deputy Director Hassan Sajjad Naqvi, Deputy Director Lahore Waqas Saeed and Additional Director Lahore Atif Ameer.

During the meeting, Rizvi congratulated the officers involved in the arrest and praised their professional expertise, hard work and operational strategy.

He directed the agency’s officials to maintain their efforts against cybercriminals with the same dedication, professionalism and commitment.

Rizvi said protecting citizens from financial fraud, online scams and other forms of cybercrime remained a key responsibility of the NCCIA.

The arrest highlights the agency’s efforts to tackle online financial crimes and investigate alleged cross-border fraud schemes.

The allegations against the suspect concern a reported operation targeting the US postal system. Further legal proceedings will determine the outcome of the case.